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How Rangers Can Handle Life Without Resurgent Star Cal Quantrill

An injury to Cal Quantrill being a major blow to the Texas Rangers playoff hopes probably wasn't done anyone's bingo card back at spring training. The Rangers signed him to a minor league deal as a backstop in case neither Kumar Rocker nor Jacob Latz could win the fifth starter job.

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Rangers Make Brandon Nimmo Announcement After Removal From Lineup

Brandon Nimmo has been exactly what the Texas Rangers hoped for in his first year with the organization. He was acquired this past offseason in a trade with the New York Mets that sent Marcus Semien to Queens.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Rangers Reveal Why Starting Outfielder Was Scratched Before First Pitch

ARLINGTON, Texas — An illness knocked right fielder Brandon Nimmo out of the Texas Rangers lineup for Sunday’s finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported the scratch at 12:27 p.m.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Cal Quantrill News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Rangers Place Cal Quantrill On Injured List

The Rangers announced this afternoon that right-hander Cal Quantrill is going on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain. Fellow righty Winston Santos is being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take Quantrill’s spot.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Skip Schumaker Backs Toronto Strategy Even After It Backfired Against Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Sewald intentionally walked Nicky Lopez to load the bases with one out in the sixth inning Saturday night. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said he would have made the same call.

Skip Schumaker News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Skip Schumaker Reveals Rangers’ Longest Meeting Of Year Became Useless Almost Immediately

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the pitchers meeting before Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays was the longest the team has had this season.

Josh Jung News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Josh Jung Makes Blunt Rangers Admission With AL West Lead On Line

ARLINGTON, Texas — Five Texas Rangers relievers covered 7 2/3 innings in a 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night at Globe Life Field. Rangers relievers have a 1.84 ERA over the homestand, allowing 6 earned runs across 29 1/3 innings, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Texas Rangers Veteran Got Credit For Saturday’s Win Without Taking The Mound

ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Williams threw the final 4 innings of Friday’s 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays without allowing a run. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that outing is the reason Jordan Montgomery was available to cover 3 2/3 innings on Saturday.

Wyatt Langford News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 20

Wyatt Langford Says 1 Thing Happened Before His Wild Hurdle Home

ARLINGTON, Texas — Wyatt Langford scored from third base on Evan Carter’s sacrifice fly in the sixth inning Saturday night, hurdling his way home as the throw came in.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 20

Minor league update for 9/19/26

Joe Ross started, throwing two shutout innings, striking out three and walking one. Josh Sborz struck out three in two shutout innings. Carter Baumler allowed two runs on two hits and two walks in an inning.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 20

Texas Rangers lineup for September 20, 2026

Texas Rangers lineup for September 20, 2026 against the Toronto Blue Jays: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Spencer Miles for the Jays.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 20

Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks… The Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 6-2 last night. The DMN’s game story talks about how weirdness has worked for the Rangers of late.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 20

Rangers look for length from Jacob deGrom in finale vs. Jays

The Texas Rangers have had to turn to their bullpen more often than they would have liked in the first two contests of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 20

Thoughts on a 6-2 Rangers win

Rangers 6, Blue Jays 2 Ladies and gentlemen, the Texas Rangers are in sole possession of first place in the American League West, a full game up on the Houston Astros.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 20

Rangers Magic Number Returns After Taking American League West Lead

The Texas Rangers have been trying to claw their way back to the top of the American League West. Well, on Saturday it happened. The Rangers (78-77) got a solo home run from Josh Jung in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, built on the lead with a two-run second inning and then tacked on three more in the sixth inning.

Texas Rangers News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Rangers Hit With Bad Injury News as Playoffs Approach

The Texas Rangers received an unwelcome reminder of how thin their pitching depth has become as they try to squeeze into the postseason for the first time since 2023.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Rangers stay hot, take down Blue Jays

The Texas Rangers won for the sixth time in their past seven games, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Rangers starting pitcher Cal Quantrill left the game after 1 1/3 innings with right lat tightness.

Sebastian Walcott News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 19

Sebastian Walcott’s Texas League Playoff Run Forces Rangers' Next Move

Sebastian Walcott returned from his elbow surgery in July everything has been trending up for the Texas Rangers No. 1 prospect. In many respects, his performance for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders in the Texas League playoffs underscores all the momentum he’s built for 2027.

MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

MacKenzie Gore drops big injury update as Rangers look to win AL West

The Texas Rangers have a chance to win the American League West this season, despite having a mediocre year. Rangers pitcher MacKenzie Gore looks to help his team as the season nears its end.

Trevor Williams News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 19

Trevor Williams Make Rangers’ Faith in Him Worth it Against Blue Jays

Trevor Williams is still on the Texas Rangers’ roster. He just reminded everyone of that fact on Friday night. The veteran starter and reliever hadn't pitched in nearly 10 days when he took the mound for the sixth inning of what became the Rangers 7-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / September 19

Rangers, in thick of playoff hunt, strive to take series from contending Jays

After winning the opener of a key three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Texas Rangers have strengthened their position in the playoff race.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

White Sox's playoff hopes hanging by a thread after collapse against Tigers

The Chicago White Sox blew an 8-2 lead in an 11-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the second of a four-game series on Friday night. With the loss, the White Sox fell one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

White Sox eager for bounce-back effort vs. Tigers

Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place

Catcher Kyle Teel providing White Sox quality at-bats since returning from injury

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Rangers Select Michel Otañez

The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Michel Otañez. Left-hander Robby Ahlstrom has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding active roster move.

Joc Pederson News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Joc Pederson Provides Injury Update During Rangers AL Wild Card Push

Joc Pederson is making progress from the small structural fracture in his left hand, but the Texas Rangers slugger still appears to be several days away from returning to game action.